Preview: NY40 MARILEE: Restoration of a Herreshoff Classic, by Alison Langley

Thanks to the passion and generosity of the owner of MARILEE, we all get to sit in on her epic restoration at French & Webb in Maine, via the stunning work of photographer/filmmaker Alison Langley and her crew. Enjoy the full 40-minute film:

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26 Responses So Far to “NY40 MARILEE: Restoration of a Herreshoff Classic, by Alison Langley

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    Ralph Wood says:

    What a lovely boat! Reminds me of the sonderclass Todd built for me. Just for the less affluent amongst us.

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    David Heal says:

    Spectacular — a terrific way to start the day!

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    jan labij says:

    And what a tribute to N.G. Herreschoff’s engineering genius and his artistic eye. She is much more handsome in her gaff rig, but is a pretty girl marconi rigged also. Just not as much so.

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    Joseph Farese says:

    Makes me want to jump back into the game and move to Belfast . Maybe if I camp out in front of French & Webb I’ll get a shot at a bench there! Sure miss my time at Merritts! Beautiful job on this video!!!

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    Spencer Cason says:

    What a great film. Bringing together the brilliant minds and craftsmen of the Herreshoff generation and today’s brilliant minds and craftsmen of modern day. Wonderful piece of work.
    Thank you

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    George Kruzynski says:

    Fascinating project but all I kept seeing was dollar signs :)

    The Tally Ho exercise is for us mere mortals.

    A Rozinante sailor

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    Clay Ford says:

    Lovely film. Absolutely lovley boat. All who had a part in her are to be commended.

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    Philip Myer says:

    To quote an Aussie technical term- ‘Bloody marvellous’.

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    George Damerel says:

    Wonderful story beautifully presented. As a Herreshoff boat sailor, it gives me great pleasure to see a perfect restoration of a member of the Herreshoff boat family. Thanks!

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    Tinho Dornellas says:

    Fascinating. I love to see the craftsmen at work. I could watch all day. So much to learn.

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    Avery Seaman Jr says:

    An incredible story. The research, engineering, and creative thinking are over the top! I will assume the price tag was as well, but what a beautiful result!

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    Sam Parrish says:

    Beautiful film. Thanks to Alison Langley for this great story.

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    Howard Hilliard says:

    I usually watch your videos on my iPad or phone, but when this started I quickly realized it needed a bigger screen. I finally made it up to my home office and started over with the lights off and the doors closed. What a great way to start the day in the company of people like Todd French, Dennis Gunderson and Evelyn Ansel. The boat is a jewel and clearly deserves the recognition she has received. And to have an owner and crew so well matched to her capabilities is a true reward for all the effort that has gone into her restoration.

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    amilcar rossi says:

    When a sail is perfect, it is beautiful, even if made in Dacron

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    RENNY YOUNG says:

    absolutely beautiful classic .what a restoration !

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    Rudolph Bar says:

    Thank you for sharing this wonderful video. It was a joy to walk ch this classic beauty be reborn!

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    Mike Deane says:

    You guys ROCK! Thanks for sharing this restoration story

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    Allen Kennedy says:

    What an amazing film and restoration. Thank you for sharing it.